ACBW Feature Articles
Asia: Still Firing
Company Profile: ShineWing
As Chinese investment continues to flow into Australia, so too will Chinese services companies following suit to accommodate their Chinese clients. In Australia, ShineWing is the first Chinese accounting firm to set up a successful collaboration with an Australian firm Hall Chadwick, writes read more
China Overtakes UK as the Largest Contributor to Immigration in Australia
For the first time in its history, Australia has accepted more Chinese than British migrants in any one year. Australia accepted 29,547 migrants from China between 30 June 2010 and 30 June 2011, while UK immigrants amounted to a total of 23,931 during the same period. The reason for this surge in Chinese immigration is undoubtedly Australia’s mining and energy boom and Australian business’s continued high demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers. China has urged Australia to address its shortage of skilled labour to enable Chinese businesses to maximise its investments in the country. One of the ways that Australia is able to do so is through its migration programs, including skilled worker and skilled migration pathways. read more
Jetstar aims to build a network in China
HONG Kong, Tapei and Korea are potential targets for Jetstar joint ventures as the airline moves to strengthen its presence in North Asia and build a network in China. read more
Beijing most livable city in Chinese mainland: survey
Beijing is the 72nd most livable city in the world, providing the best living conditions in the Chinese mainland, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) biannual survey released Tuesday. read more
ACBW 2011 Review
In China, everything is possible, but
nothing is easy: a report from the Australia-China BusinessWeek in Melbourne.
Australian
Business Forum held its fourth year of Australia-China BusinessWeek now the
major national annual Sino-Australia business event. On 3-4 August 2011
at Crown Melbourne, over 600 participants including sponsors such as the
Institute of Public Accountants, Shangri-La, China Eastern and Servcorp,
attended the two day of event including a forum. This high-profile business
event showcased and explored the unique business, investment and trade
opportunities for companies looking to enter or increase their presence in
China. read more
Airline changes direction
Strategic has a new name and new routes as it enters the no-frills market, writes Clive Dorman. read more
China to kick-start Internet biz development
Miao Wei, the minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, claimed at the conference that henceforth they would promote the development of the Internet and utilize it to support and facilitate the transformation of the development mode of China's economy and to promote the restructuring of industry. Miao said the Internet can be conducive to the development of the economy and society as well as the improvement of people's lives.
Miao said the ministry will develop the Internet in four aspects. First, they will accelerate development and popularized applications, especially network infrastructure construction. They will produce a safe and credible information communication network infrastructure on the basis of broadband technology, mobile technology, IPV6 technology and the network structure optimization.
Second, they will enhance the exploration and popularization of new Internet technology and business, and acquire the key technologies, such as the Internet, the Internet of Things and next-generation cloud computing.
Third, they will accelerate the penetration and diffusion of Internet technology and business inside various industries; promote Internet applications in the service industry, and support the rapid development of producer services industries, such as the network financial industry, modern logistics and high-tech services as well as consumer services, such as trade services and tourism.
Fourth, they will strengthen the management of the Internet and the safety of information; enhance special control and self-discipline; improve capabilities of avoiding, realizing and dealing with Internet and information safety problem, and create a healthy and cultural Internet environment.
Meanwhile, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will actively promote a multilateral, democratic and transparent International Internet basic resources management system and facilitate the balanced development of the Internet all over the world. read more
Chinese investment an opportunity, not a threat
JUST as the story of the world in the past two decades has been the rise of China, I believe Australia's story over the coming decades will be profoundly shaped by our relationship with this still-rising giant. read more
Victoria set to lead the way in China links
Victoria needs to have a more global focus for a rapidly changing global economy. This means equipping our economy and our people with a high level of Asian literacy, strong intercultural competence, leveraging the deep linkages between our people, targeting and welcoming foreign direct investment. It also means addressing our weaknesses, including Victoria's poor productivity performance. read more
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